Innovations
Elevating Healthcare with Innovative Solutions
WHO defines health innovation as a new or improved solution with the transformative ability to accelerate positive health impact. WHO’s Innovation Scaling Framework illustrates the multi-partner collaborative approach WHO is taking to scaling innovation by linking three dimensions of innovation scaling: 1) the health demands and priorities of countries, 2) the supply of ready to scale innovations, and 3) assessment throughout from incubating (through partners) to implementing and sustaining innovations.
* World Health Organization. Source: https://www.who.int/teams/digital-health-and-innovation/health-innovation-for-impact
Innovations in virtual surgery
Since 2019, there have been several 5G virtual and remote surgeries performed on humans around the world, upping the ante in surgical treatment profoundly.
Innovations in smoking cessation
Thinking of quitting smoking? Here’s a look at some Nicotine Replacement Therapy products such as nicotine gum and patches that may help you do so.
Innovations to Treat Advanced Prostate Cancer
Advanced prostate cancer is usually detected late. Treatment options include higher-risk surgery, radiotherapy, hormone therapy or chemotherapy.
Innovations in wheelchairs
While the traditional wheelchair design has been unchanged for decades, there are some new groundbreaking designs that are vast improvements.
Innovations in Walking Sticks
Modern walking canes are packed with all sorts of smart technology, to help both the old, and the blind too. Others often double up with alternate functions.
Innovations in blood pressure watches
With wearable blood pressure watches, high blood pressure patients will be able to monitor their levels constantly, and hopefully prevent serious disease.
Innovations in Continuous Glucose Monitoring for diabetics
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Device. For a long time to diabetics, fingerprick tests were a regular affair when it came to monitoring their blood sugar levels. However, a recent generation of devices called Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) have risen to give accurate blood sugar readings in almost real time. Follow us on WhatsApp for the latest […]
Innovations in Bluetooth hearing aids
Today, Bluetooth technology is fast becoming the industry standard in hearing aids. We take a look at a few prominent models available today.
Innovations in artificial kidneys for kidney failure
For kidney patients, artificial kidneys (especially wearable or implantable ones) will be a godsend while waiting for human kidney transplants in the future.
